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Y575 AAT

2001 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,820 mi
Last recorded127,820 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A8103,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 AAT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 127,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 126,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 126,911 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,465 miles

N/S/R wheel has slight brake bind

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 124,465 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/S/R wheel has slight brake bind

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 121,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Slight brake bind.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 121,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Slight brake bind.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,439 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges and sidewalls perished

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

oil leak

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,439 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres worn on both edges and sidewalls perished

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

oil leak

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,824 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2012 118,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front suspension arm bushes perished

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 117,304 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

headlight lenses in poor condtion

rear suspension bushes perishing

slight bind o/s rear

Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,789 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 107,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,521 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 80,202 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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Y575 AAT is a 2001 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 103,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y575 AAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y575 AAT is a 2001 Audi A8, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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